Explanation
Martin / 1937 000-18 Shaded
"The coveted pre-war..."
The brown-colored 000-18 revealed when opening the case
While Martin primarily featured natural finishes, the Shaded color used on this instrument was an optional color available at the time.
Martin's coloring is distinctive, with a shadow applied along the body's edge and brown sprayed to create a gradient effect.
Not only is Shaded itself highly rare, but the fact that this is a pre-war instrument makes it a truly special piece for Martin enthusiasts.
– The Shaded Color on the Spruce Top
The top features flowing, translucent spruce adorned with the Shaded finish.
Compared to natural finishes, it offers a subdued, rare impression.
The bracing pattern is scalloped X-bracing.
A large tortoiseshell-pattern pickguard is fitted.
Note: The pickguard has been replaced from the original.
Mahogany is used for the sides and back, with uniformly spaced pores indicating high-quality wood.
A slight step is visible at the center joint on the back. This is due to shrinkage of the clear finish. Since bracing is applied inside the center joint, there is no concern about wood splitting.
Ebony is used for the fingerboard, featuring sparkling mother-of-pearl dot inlays.
The mahogany neck features a thin, soft V-shape.
Combined with a 44mm nut width, it offers an exceptionally comfortable grip.
From the 1930s until around 1967, a T-shaped steel T-bar rod was used.
The bridge is an ebony down-bow bridge fitted with a long saddle.
The bridge has been replaced and is slightly slimmer than the original.
The clean repair marks after replacement indicate it was handled by a skilled craftsman.
The rosewood veneer headstock features a classic logo in gold lettering with black outlines.
The angular shape is also emblematic of pre-war guitars.
Ring-shaped marks around the bushings suggest it originally had Rotomatic tuners from the same manufacturer, but it has been returned to its original open-back Grover tuners.
The tuning machines are Grover open-back tuners.
A pre-war Martin is a coveted instrument many aspire to own at least once, and the Shaded finish adds an extra sense of exclusivity.
Additionally, while the pickguard and bridge have been replaced, they are non-cracked items.
You will undoubtedly enjoy the sense of ownership and the crisp, beautiful sound.
[Specs/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Ebony
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 43mm
SCALE: 633mm
CASE: Non-Original Hard Shell Case
[Condition]
- Despite being over 80 years old, it remains crack-free and in exceptionally clean condition.
- The sound is clear with no muffling or buzzing, and it plays very well.
- String height at 12th fret: 2.6mm (6th string side), 1.5mm (1st string side)
- Saddle clearance: Approximately 1.5mm to 2.0mm
- The bridge and pickguard have been replaced.
- The lock on the handle side of the hard case is broken.
[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]
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